Vanderbilt University, College of Nursing-1989 MSN As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology

Oncology Certified Nurse- Oncology Nursing Society-1989

Project Lead the Way Instructor Training-Principles of Biomedical Sciences 2009

Project Lead the Way Instructor Training- Biomedical Innovations 2011

Experience

I have 35 years of nursing experience. My background includes Medical-Surgical, Community Health, Home Health/Hospice, Oncology, and Nursing Education experiences. Prior to coming to BJHS I taught for 17 years at the University of Alabama, Huntsville, College of Nursing. While at BJHS, I may teach: Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS), Biomedical Innovations with Internship, Foundations of Health Science and Human Bodies Structures and Functions (aka Anatomy and Physiology). I am also the HOSA sponsor.

Bio

I have been married 14 years to a wonderful man who is a nurse practitioner and recently retired as a Commander in the Navy Reserves. We have 2 grown daughters. The oldest is a third grade teacher who will celebrate her 6 year anniversary this summer. They have a one son who is 3.5 years old. Our youngest just graduated with her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and is working in a rehab facility. In addition we have 2 dogs and 2 cats.

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